A new and effective method to induce infection of Phyllachora maydis into corn for tar spot studies in controlled environments

Tar spot of corn is a significant and spreading disease in the continental U.S. and Canada caused by the obligate biotrophic fungus Phyllachora maydis. As of 2023, tar spot had been reported in 18 U.S. states and...

Source: Plant Methods - August 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Jos é E. Solórzano, Shea E. Issendorf, Milton T. Drott, Jill C. Check, Emily M. Roggenkamp, C. D. Cruz, Nathan M. Kleczewski, Carlos C. Gongóra-Canul and Dean K. Malvick Tags: Methodology Source Type: research